constitutional law

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Can states make their own laws?

2020
"America is a complex tapestry of laws, from the local ones passed by your city council to national laws made by Congress. Sometimes Congress passes a law to build a program, such as the Affordable Care Act, and then hands some or all of its administration over to the states. Was it always like this? What happens when a state and the national government disagree? Readers find out how these issues have evolved since before the Constitution was signed"--Amazon.

Understanding supreme court cases

2018
"The Supreme Court has the incredible power to overturn unconstitutional injustices through its rulings, making it a vital check to the executive and legislative branches' powers. This information-rich book introduces readers to inner workings of this essential aspect of the United States government and uses historical and contemporary examples to explain complex issues. Readers will explore landmark decisions, such as Brown v. The Board of Education, which provide context for current events"--Provided by publisher.

What's the U.S. Constitution?

2016
Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction to the United States Constitution, discussing its history, the Articles of Confederation, how it was written, its parts, amendments, and why it is important.

The Constitution decoded

a guide to the document that shapes our nation
2020
Presents an illustrated guide to the United States Constitution.
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Fault lines in the constitution, the graphic novel

the framers, their fights, and the flaws that affect us today
Many of the political issues we struggle with today have their roots in the US Constitution. Here is a timely exploration of the document that forms the basis of our society and government.

La Constituci?n de los Estados Unidos y la Carta de Derechos =

The United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights
2014
Discusses the history of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Presented in English and Spanish.

Unpunished murder

massacre at Colfax and the quest for justice
"On Easter Sunday of 1873, just eight years after the Civil War ended, a band of white supremacists marched into Grant Parish, Louisiana, and massacred over one hundred unarmed African Americans. The court case that followed reached the highest court in the land. Yet, following one of the most ghastly incidents of mass murder in American history, not one person was convicted . . . Lawrence Goldstone traces the evolution of the law and the fascinating characters involved in the story of how [he believes] the Supreme Court helped institutionalize racism in the American justice system"--Provided by publisher.

The Supreme Court

Provides an introduction to the United States Supreme Court, including how it was formed, the responsibilities it has, and how some of the decisions it has made have changed history.

Can states make their own laws?

"America is a complex tapestry of laws, from the local ones passed by your city council to national laws made by Congress. Sometimes Congress passes a law to build a program, such as the Affordable Care Act, and then hands some or all of its administration over to the states. Was it always like this? What happens when a state and the national government disagree? Readers find out how these issues have evolved since before the Constitution was signed"--Amazon.
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